DUA BEFORE STUDYING
Allahumma infa'nii bimaa O Allah! Make useful for me what You
'allamtanii wa'allimnii taught me and teach me knowledge
maa yanfa' unii. that will be useful to me.
Allahumma inii as'aluka O Allah! I ask You for the understanding
fahmal-nabiyyen wa hifthal of the prophets and the memory of the
mursaleen al-muqarrabeen. messengers, and those nearest to You.
Allahumma ijal leesanee O Allah! Make my tongue full of
'amiran bi thikrika wa Your remembrance, and my heart
withqalbi bi khashyatika. consciousness of You.
Innaka 'ala ma-tasha'-u (O Allah!) You do whatever You wish,
qadeer wa anta hasbun-allahu and You are my Availer and
wa na'mal wakeel. Protector and the best of aid.
Whether you are studying deeni ilm and the other. Insha Allah, these prayers will be beneficial.
Dua Before Studying:•"Allahumma infa'nii bimaa 'allamtanii wa'allimnii maa yanfa 'unnii. (Oh Allah! Make useful for me what you have taught me and teach me knowledge that will be useful to me)
•Allahuma inii as'aluka fahmal nabiyyen wa hifzal mursaleen al muqrabeen. (O Allah! I ask you for the understanding of the prophets and the memory of the messengers and those nearest to you.
•Allahuma ijal leesanee 'aiman bi dhikrika wa qalbi khashyatika. Innaka 'ala ma-tasha'u qadeer wa anta hasbun-allahu wa na' mal wakeel. (O Allah! Make my tongue full of rememberance and my heart with consciousness of you. O Allah! You do whatever you wish, and you are my availer and protector and best of aid !)
Dua While Studying Something Difficult:
•"Allahuma la sahla illama ja-'altahu sahla anta taj 'alu al hazana eza ma shi'ta sahal" (Oh Allah! Nothing is easy except what you have made easy. If you wish, you can make the difficult easy)
Dua For Everyday Victory and Prosperity:•"Ya Sayyedas sade te, Ya Mojeedbad da'vate, ya rafe'ad drajate, Ya Vali-yal hasanate, ya ghaferal – khati'ate, ya moti-yal mas'alate, ya qabi lat tavbate, ya same'al asvate, ya 'alemal khafiyate, ya dafe'al bali yate" (O' Cheifs of all chiefs, O Acceptor of prayers, O elevator of ranks, O' the master of virtues, O forgiver of sins, O' granter of the requests, O' excerptor of penance! O' hearer of all voices! O' the one who knows all mysteries! O' the remover of calamities.)
Dua For Concentration:
•"Salla-l-laahu alaa Muhammad wa alaa-e Muhammed. (Blessings of God be upon Muhammad and his Progeny)
•Allahuma inni as'aluka yaa mudhakkira'l khyar wa faa'ilahu wa'l aamimira bihi dhakir ni maa ansaani hi shaytaan (O God!, I ask you, the one who mentions goodness and actualizes it and commands it, remind me of that which the shaytaan makes me forget)
Dua's to get good results or pass?
Duas to help with exam stress and studying
Allahumma infa'nii bimaa alamtani wa'allimni maa yanfaa'ooni
Oh Allah benefit me with what you have taught me and teach me that which will benefit me.
Allahumma la'sahla ilma ja'altahu sahla wa'anta taj alu al'hazna idha shi'ta sala
Oh Allah, nothing is easy except what you have made easy and only you can make the difficult easy for me.
Rabbi zidni ilman
My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
Allahumma inni asaluka ilmun nafia
O Allah, I ask of you knowledge which is beneficial.
Rabbishrahli sadri wayassirli amri wahlul ukdatun milisaani yafkahoo kowli
My Lord expand my chest and make easy my affair and remove the impediment from my speech in order that they may understand what I say.
Hasbi allahu la ilaaha illala huwwa. Alayhi tawakaltu wa huwwa rabbul arshil adheem
Allah is sufficient for me, none has the right to be worshipped but He. In him I put my trust and he is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.
"It is He who sent to an illiterate people a messenger from amongst themselves, reciting to them His signs and purifying them and teaching them the Book and the wisdom even though before they were clearly in error." [Soorah al-Jumu`ah (62):2]
Everyone forgets things from time to time. But for some people, poor memory can be a perennial problem. The brain never actually loses a memory. It records each one like a computer. (interesting init!)
However, problems with recall begin when we don't practise retrieving this information and so the memories we had become lost. The brain, like other parts of the body, needs physical and mental exercise, together with particular nutrients, to increase the power of memory. Here are 10 things to remember to do in order never to forget anything ...
1 – Eat Soya
According to Professor Sandra File, head of the psychopharmacology research unit at Guy's Hospital in London, isoflavones, the natural plant oestrogens in soya foods, might act on oestrogen receptors in the human brain, particularly those in the hippocampus, a crucial area for memory.
As a result, new nerve connections form more readily. Medical trials revealed that those fed a high soya diet showed improvements in verbal and non-verbal memory and in mental flexibility, all of which are controlled by the brain's frontal lobes. Soya can be added to the diet through natural products such as soya milk or through a recommended daily 50mg soy isoflavone supplement.
2 - Take memory Minerals
Studies at Kings College, London, and the University of Rochester in New York showed that a reduced iron intake can have a detrimental effect on IQ levels and cognitive function.
This is because of lack of iron causes low haemoglobin levels, which affect the supply of oxygen to the brain. Iron also plays an important role in the transmission of signals in the brain. A deficiency of zinc, found in oysters, red meat and peanuts, can also interfere with memory. Take a supplement of 7 to 9mg daily.
3 – Drink Coffee
Caffeine can improve mental and memory performance because it stimulates many regions of the brain that regulate wakefulness, arousal, mood and concentration.
Researchers at the University of Arizona found that older adults who drank half a pint of coffee just before a memory test saw a large improvement in performance compared to those who drank decaffeinated coffee. However, the benefits might be confined to regular coffee drinkers. Others could suffer side effects such as shakiness, anxiety or impaired concentration.
It's still best to drink no more than six cups of coffee a day – those with heart problems should drink less. Too much brewed or percolated coffee can raise blood cholesterol – instant or filter coffee are better choices.
4 – Mental Exercise
Research has shown that mental stimulation keeps the brain healthy and increases the strength of memory.
As we age, it is normal to have changes in memory, but keeping the mind active does diminish weaknesses. Clinical psychologist Ron Bracey suggests using techniques such as puzzles, crosswords and widening cultural and social interests, all of which create different pathways in the brain.
5 – Physical Exercise
Half-an-hour of activity three times a week is enough to bring about significant increase in brain power; says a study at the Duke University Medical Centre in North Carolina.
Exercise improves the heart’s ability to pump blood more effectively. Memory benefits from improved blood flow to specific regions at the front of the brain whose functions include planning, organization and the ability to juggle different intellectual tasks.
6 – Chew Gum
Japanese researchers found that activity in the hippocampus, an area of the brain important for memory, increases while people chew. Recent research suggests that insulin receptors in the brain may be involved too, as chewing releases insulin because the body is expecting food.
But, says Dr Andre Scholey of the University of Northumbria, the simplest reason could be that chewing increases the heart rate, thus improving the delivery of oxygen to the brain and enhancing its cognitive powers.
7 – Take Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo is the world’s oldest living tree. It has been used for memory enhancement in Eastern cultures for thousands of years.
Dr George Lewith, complementary health consultant to Boots, says Ginkgo improves blood circulation to the brain by dilating blood vessels and increasing its oxygen supply.
Ginkgo also mops up harmful compounds known as free radicals, which are thought to damage brain cells. Advised supplement dose is 120mg a day.
8 – Eat oily fish
Omega 3 fatty acids, found in oily fish, are essential components of brain cell membranes, and their role in cell structure is thought to improve the powers of memory. High concentrations of Omega 3 in the brain and nervous system not only boost learning powers and age-related memory, but also greatly enhance mood.
Omega 3 is a particularly important during foetal development, so pregnant women should have a regular supply. Good sources include fish such as sardines, salmon, herring and mackerel. Sardines are also a rich source of the nutrient choline, which is a key brain chemical associated with memory. Try to eat three portions of oily fish a week or take a supplement of 330mg three times a week.
9 – Rosemary and sage
Essential oil made from rosemary and sage can stimulate the memory, strengthen clarity and awareness and help to relieve mental fatigue. Psychologists at the University of Northumbria tested essential oils from rosemary on memory attention and mood and discovered it made volunteers feel more alter and enhanced their long-term memory by around 15%. Some studies have found that volunteers’ ability to remember lists of words improved by more than 10% if they had taken a capsule of sage oil.
10 – Take vitamin B
B vitamins deliver oxygen to the brain and provide protection against free radicals. They help to sharpen senses and boost memory. Niacin or B3 is particularly good for brain enhancement, while B6 is essential for the manufacture of neurotransmitters, especially mood-enhancing serotonin.
B12 is important for overall health of brain cells. B vitamins are also needed to help the body form acetylcholine, a key brain chemical needed for memory – Daily Mail.
‘The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah, than the weak believer and there is goodness in both. Strive for that which will benefit you, seek help from Allah and do not despair. If a mishap should happen to befall you then do not say ‘ If only I had acted….such and such would have happened’.
Rather say:
‘Allah has decreed and what He wills, He does’.
… for verify ‘If’ lets in the work of the devil.’
BE SATISIFIED WITH WHATEVER ALLAH HAS DECREED FOR YOU AND REMAIN PATIENT AND CONTINUE TO MAKE DUA...and put your utmost trust in Allah. For Allah loves those who put their trust in Allah.
1. Choose a room to revise where there are no distractions.
2. Know what your aiming for, keep this close to help you review your progress.
3. Make a revision plan in advance and stick to it. Try and revise every day so that you stay in a routine but feel free to reward yourself by doing fewer hours occasionally.
4. Revise topics more than once so that they stay in your long term memory and use prompt cards.
5. Test yourself regularly to see if you can remember what you've learnt. Do this by either trying to write out what you have learnt or by answering questions on the material.
6. Start revising early. The later you leave it the more you will have to learn in the days leading to the exam.
7. Don't skip corners- revise everything you need to know, if you miss something out, it's very likely it will be on the exam.
8. Make a revision table and fill in how much revision you do for each subject each day. It will help you keep the revision balanced and it will motivate you to keep going.
9. If you do a lot of revision reward yourself and if panic sets in, do something else for a while, then take a deep breath and start again with the name of Allah.
10. Take regular 10 minute breaks every 30 to 40 minutes and do something else. Make sure you have enough to eat and drink.- don't push yourself to the limit.
Most importantly make lots of dua to Allah!!!!!
(Inspire Youth)
"If you are able, keep your heart from morning till night and from night till morning free from malice towards anyone." (Bukhari)
How to remember stuff
Remind yourself over and over
"Look, Cover, Write, Check"
Remember labelled diagrams
Highlight
Make summaries of the information
Make your own "Flash Cards"
Work out "what could they ask me about this?"
Practice on real exam questions
Be clear about what you're expected to know
Identify your strong and weak areas
Work with somebody elsealso, remember to read the quran regularly!
I pray that this finds you well, and in the best of health and spirits. May Allah grant you all good and success in this life and the next.
"O Allah allow us Muslim to pray with complete humility and in a correct manner, allow our prayers to be accepete by you". Ameen
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "If good is done to someone and then they say "Jazak Allahu khayran" to the one who did the good, they have indeed praised them well." [Tirmidhi]
And Allah alone gives success.
Jazakallah Khair
جزاك الله خير
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